TheConcept

All bites and plates at Neuf are cooked and served with passion

Bistrot Neuf on the Haarlemmerstraat number 9 is all about true, authentic French food. Cozy and uncomplicated dining with a menu carefully paired with our extensive selection of wines. In other countries, this formula has registered a great success, for instance, in Italy, there is the Trattoria/ enoteca, in Spain, the Tapas Bars and, of course, in France, the bistrot bar-á-vin. In Belgium, it’s called a tavern and, in the Netherlands, the bistrot is simply known as a café, an unpretentious place to eat, a concept between a restaurant and a bar.

In addition to serving dinner we are one of the few places in the centre of Amsterdam that serves a warm lunch as well, so our kitchen is open all day long. The menu is inspired by the French cuisine and we only use fresh seasonal products.

The"Au crieurs de Vin"

“Au crieurs de Vin” means screamer for wine.

Neuf is the only bistrot in Amsterdam where you can choose from 75 different kinds of wine, all served by the glass. We have more than 250 wines on stock and a key to the door of our lovely neighbours Chabrol Wines. This store is the heaven for wine lovers, as you can find anything your heart wishes for. From Touraine Sauvignon to Saint Aubin 1er cru, even the best wines from St. Emilion, and the best part is that they are all offered by the glass. Furthermore, we also have seven choices of sparkling wine available by the glass.

At Bistrot Neuf you can choose to spend an entire evening enjoying our lovely wine and food, cozy atmosphere and kind staff, as well as to stop by for a quick delicious bite.

We are very proud to announce that Bistrot Neuf was awarded in the 2017 Michelin guide, recognizing our high levels of comfort, decor and service that we provide to our customers. And we are also thrilled to have been included since 2014 in the Gault & Millau.

The Place To Come Back To

Bistrot Neuf is one of the top of mind places in Amsterdam to always return when you’re in the mood for authentic French food, great location, sophisticated & wide wine list, and relaxed atmosphere. Trust our word also because:

Our kitchen is open all day from 12:00 till 23:00 hrs. You can pop by in the afternoon for some delicious escargots, cote de boeuf or lobster, basically for warm, tasty lunch plates that many restaurants don’t offer as their kitchen closes between 15.00 and 18.00hrs.

You have the possibility to eat with the staff at 5 o’clock.

You can drink more than 75 wines by the glass.

If you can’t find a wine on our list, (hard to think of this as we have 250 on stock :)) just step inside at our neighbor store Chabrol; you pick your fav bottle of wine at Chabrol and enjoy it at Neuf.

Location is central, on one of the nicest streets of Amsterdam, Haarlemmerstraat. The Central Station is only 5-minute walk and the train to Schiphol takes about 15 min. So, in case you’re in transit, just come in for an oyster.

A dynamic, motivated team is willing to serve you every day with lots of passion for gastronomy.

ThePeople Behind Neuf

Rex Neve studied oenology in Bordeaux. In 1987, he was the youngest Dutch viticulturist and one of the first Dutch wine masters. Rex has earned great respect within the wine trading industry, he worked for different well-known catering companies and, in 1991, he started Chabrol Wines, which proved to be a very successful business. In 2009, he opened the second Chabrol store in Amsterdam, and he also co-founded Bistrot Neuf. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with his team at Bistrot Neuf.

Robert Peppelenbos is the co-founder of Bistrot Neuf. He’s also the owner of restaurant Stout and (catering) company CulinairExpert. His broad knowledge often leads to companies and individuals asking his advice on anything from sustainability and vegetarian food to customer relations. His great organisational skills, deep love for authentic food make him a leader in his field.

Chef Pascal Tooms is the head of our classic kitchen and for the past 25 years he’s been working in the French cuisine. Along with his passionate Sous-chefs Rutger Kort, Tom Buysse and Chris Thijzen, they push the limits of their creativity, with great commitment for the highest food quality as well as a stable and motivated team.

Maitre & manager Madelon Veldkamp has been a member of the Neuf-family since 2011, playing an important role in the front- and back-office. Together with Ben Van Diemen and Lisanne Koekebakker, they form a very dynamic management team, dedicatedto develop and maintain Neuf’s concept. The team consists of hardworking, enthusiastic people with a passion for their profession, striving every day to offer the best to our guests.

MICHELINBIB GOURMAND

Bistrot Neuf proudly carries the title Bib Gourmand. This is a distinguishing title that is annually published by the Michelin Guide.
A Bib Gourmand indicates that a high-quality 3-course dinner is served under 37 euro. Each year the “undercover” inspectors of the Michelin visit different restaurants to ensure the quality and continuity of it.

Do they always leave your restaurant happy and fulfilled? Then there’s a big chance you get a Bib Gourmand award at the end of the year. The Michelin guide is mostly known for its famous 1, 2 or 3 Michelin stars, offered to the restaurants with exceptional food. The price-quality ratio is balanced, so you’ll find high prices in most of the cases. A Bib Gourmand gives the restaurants in a lower price range the chance to stand out.

There are 135 restaurants in The Netherlands awarded with a Bib Gourmand by Michelin, out of which 14 are located in Amsterdam. Bistrot Neuf works hard throughout the year to ensure the quality of our food and experience, and so we are very proud of our Bib Gourmand awards, which we’ve been now winning for four years in a row.